Donegal Democrat

Finn Park, the home of Finn Harps. Photo: Sportsfile

Board appointments confirmed for Finn Harps Academy CLG

It Occurs To Me by Frank Galligan appears in the Donegal Democrat every Thursday

It Occurs to Me: A memory of Máire Ní Bhraonáin

It Occurs To Me by Frank Galligan appears in the Donegal Democrat every Thursday

It Occurs To Me: Government took too long to react as protests went on too long

Crowds with the Easter Bunny at the Easter Fair

Letterkenny Autism Family Support Group hold Easter Fair at Cara House

Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn addresses the Easter commemoration in Stranorlar. Photos: Joe Boland (North West Newspix)

Government blocking progress on Irish unity, Mac Lochlainn tells Drumboe commemo...

Bishop Niall Coll, Bishop of Raphoe. (North West Newspix)

Bishop Niall Coll uses oil imagery to reflect on war and faith at Chrism Mass

Cara House Family Resource Centre in Letterkenny is expanding its Active Age services

Easter Fair in Letterkenny to support North West 10km charity fundraiser

Minister Jim O'Callaghan spoke at Dáil Éireann about Creeslough tragedy

Jim O’Callaghan stands firm on Creeslough inquiry and refusal to meet families

Letterkenny University Hospital amongst most overcrowded hospitals in May

‘Systems failure’ sees 38 patients stuck in beds at Letterkenny hospital

It Occurs To Me by Frank Galligan appears in the Donegal Democrat every Thursday

It Occurs To Me: Cecil King and Amelia Earhart, and Brendan Gleeson on Altan

Conor Tourish applies the pressure on Mikie Rowe. Photos: Thomas Gallagher

Justice delivered as Daniel De Lacerda earns Finn Harps a draw with Wexford

Drink-drive cases were adjourned en bloc

Drink-driving cases in Donegal adjourned pending Supreme Court ruling

Adeleke Adelani at Letterkenny Courthouse. Photo: Joe Boland (North West Newspix)

Man who forced woman to take abortion pills is jailed for nine years

Finn Harps manager Kevin McHugh

Kevin McHugh embraces League’s ‘toughest job’ as he plots Finn Harps rise

Mark English lowers Irish indoor 800m record again in Ostrava

The Bishop of Raphoe, Bishop Niall Coll. Photos: Joe Boland (North West Newspix)

‘You have to bring people with you’: Niall Coll begins ministry as Bishop of Rap...

Finn Harps manager Kevin McHugh

Finn Harps to play two friendlies in England this weekend on pre-season trip
Kevin McHugh's Harps will play Bolton Wanders reserves and Wigan Athletics reserves over four days in the Greater Manchester area this weekend
Dáire Bonnar

Sr Mary T Barron, a native of Drumoghill

Donegal-born nun appointed to Vatican Dicastery by Pope Leo XIV

Mark English smashes Irish indoor 800m record for impressive win in Luxembourg

Peter O'Donnell

IABA to honour 'Mr Boxing' Peter O'Donnell in memoriam at National Elite finals

Mark English crosses the line to win the 5k

Mark English wins St Stephen’s Day 5k at Finn Valley AC

Finn Harps players Josh Cullen, Corey Sheridan and Gavin McAteer on World Cup duty and, inset, Harps manger Kevin McHugh

‘Our day will come’: World Cup highlight fuels McHugh’s confidence at Finn Harps

Dylan Browne McMonagle with his parents Caroline and John at the Horse Racing Ireland Awards 2025

Champion jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle set for three-month Hong Kong stint

Frank Galligan is a writer, broadcaster and journalist

Frank Galligan's It Occurs To Me: Famous folk from Donegal

Oleksii Kravets and Ellis O'Donnell from Dungloe Boxing Club

Donegal delight for boxers at Ulster 9 County Championships

Action from the Twin Towns BC Tournament. Photos: Matthew Harvey

Roisin Hegarty returns for a home win as sparks fly at Twin Towns BC tournament

Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan (centre) with Inspector Paul McGee (left) and Superintendent David Kelly (right) at the Aviva Stadium

Donegal Chief Superintendent takes charge on big night for Ireland at the Aviva

Bishop Niall Coll at his announcement as Bishop of Raphoe. Photos: Joe Boland (North West Newspix)

Bishop Niall Coll: ‘Called back to the place and people who first formed my fait...
St Johnston native Bishop Niall Coll says he is humbled and moved after Pope Leo XIV’s decision brings him back to the people who first formed his faith, writes Chris McNulty...
Chris McNulty

Luke McAteer was victorious at the Curragh on Friday night.

Luke McAteer teams up with trainer David Murnane for huge 116/1 treble at Dundal...

Bishop Niall Coll has paid tribute to the late Sister Stanislaus (Stan) Kennedy. (North West Newspix)

Bishop Niall Coll pays heartfelt tribute to Focus Ireland founder Sister Stan

Dylan Browne McMonagle with trainer Willie Mullins

Dylan Browne McMonagle gives Willie Mullins massive win at Breeders Cup

Cockhill Celtic trio Harry Doherty, Lee McColgan and Garbhan Friel

Donegal quartet feature for Republic of Ireland Amateur team in friendly win

The thief accessed a laptop remotely

Gardaí warn Donegal public of scam emails claiming child abuse investigation

Buncrana Hearts manager Gary Duffy

Gary Duffy confirmed as Ulster manager for 2026 FAI Interprovincial Tournament

Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ, the Bishop of Down and Connor

Bishop Alan McGuckian: Pope Leo’s first Apostolic Exhortation is a ‘call to act...

Niall McBrearty and Odhrán McBrearty show off their medals

Drumkeen brothers toast national wins in different sports on same day

Letterkenny University Hospital

All beds in use at Letterkenny hospital with emergency department under strain

Mark English with his European Indoor 800m bronze medal in Apeldoorn. Photo: Sportsfile

'It's amazing': Mark English savours latest European medal

Mark English celebrates after winning a European Indoor bronze medal in Apeldoorn. Photo: Sportsfile

Magnificent Mark English wins brilliant bronze at European Indoors

Daire Ó Baoill gets a shot away against Derry. Photo: Thomas Gallagher

Determined Donegal come from eight down to defeat Derry in Ballyshannon

Eric Roberts picked up his award at the Gossies. Photos: Brian McEvoy

Eric Roberts named as Ireland’s Best Social Media Star

Letterkenny AC members at Sunday's event

Aidan McGlynn remembered at Black & Amber 4 Aidan road race in Letterkenny

Finn Harps striker Gavin Hodgins. Photo: Sportsfile

Finn Harps hope for swift return for striker Gavin Hodgins

Patrick Ferry on the attack for Finn Harps against Dundalk. Photos: Joe Boland (North West Newspix)

Early goal makes the difference as Finn Harps narrowly beaten by Dundalk

'Rigorous' life imprisonment for man who raped and murdered Danielle McLaughlin

How the proposed apartment block at Rann Mor would look

Planning refused for Letterkenny apartments amid residents' concerns

Caitriona Jennings after taking victory on Saturday

Caitriona Jennings sets record to land National 50k title

Gareth McElroy scored one of the goals as Sligo Rovers defeated Finn Harps at The Showgrounds. Photos: Joe Boland (North West Newspix)

Donegal man McElroy on target as Sligo Rovers see off Finn Harps in friendly

The Letterkenny AC squad in Athlone for the National Indoor League

Erin Friel hits new PB as Letterkenny AC compete at National Indoor League

Niall Blaney is one of three Fianna Fáil candidates in the European Midlands North West Parliamentary Constituency.

Senator Niall Blaney re-elected, Robbie Gallagher also retains Seanad seat

Letterkenny AC in Portugal at the European Champions Clubs Cup Cross Country

Ann-Marie McGlynn places ninth as Letterkenny AC take top ten finish in Portugal

PSNI

Man arrested, stolen goods recovered after 'high-value' thefts in Donegal

Jason Quigley and some of the group who will trek to Everest Base Camp in March

Jason Quigley among Donegal group set for Everest fundraising trek

The site of the proposed development in Letterkenny

Planning sought for 42 new apartments in Letterkenny

Sunday's game was due to take place at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney

Donegal game in Kerry OFF due to weather, GAA confirms

The late Rose Byrne died in Letterkenny University Hospital on Sunday

Buncrana road traffic victim named as beloved grandmother Rose Byrne

The late Cornie (top) and Liam (bottom) McNamee were laid to rest after funeral Mass in St Eunan's Cathedral

Poignant scenes as Letterkenny twins laid to rest together

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